Why should you be excited?

Sure the World Cup was great and you might still be a bit disappointed that it's over for another four (and a half) years, but there are plenty of reasons to look forward to the start of the EFL season.

There's Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds, Frank Lampard at Derby, Saido Berahino at Stoke, a new era at Ipswich, and much more live action on Sky Sports, including all midweek matches on the red button.

Blockbuster start to the season

Another reason to be excited? How about five live games on Sky Sports on the first weekend of the season.

It all starts with Reading v Derby on Friday evening before Sunderland v Charlton and Sheffield United v Swansea on Saturday.

Leeds face Stoke on Sunday before Hull take on Aston Villa on Monday evening.

What a way to start the season.

Ones to watch

"This could be a huge season for him - he could be in double figures for goals and assists and that would be an incredible output. It's a player we can get really excited about in terms of England as well if he has a breakout season."

Frank Lampard: The manager

After a hugely successful playing career with Chelsea, Frank Lampard is trying his hand at management.

And, in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports ahead of Derby's season opener against Reading on Friday, the 40-year-old talks candidly about his route into management, his reasons for choosing Derby, and what his style will be.